Ernest Johnson of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) was recognized recently for his tenacious work on behalf of young people in trouble with the law. Johnson, who is FFLIC’s Statewide Juvenile Justice Reform Campaign and Policy Director, is the third recipient of the Beth Arnovits Gutsy Advocate for Youth Award, which is […]

FFLIC is seeking donations to distribute Easter baskets to children who would otherwise not receive one. Please let us know if you know of kids that should receive a basket. Please bring your donations to any FFLIC staff by Monday April 14, 2014. If you are not in New Orleans but would like to donate, […]

Problem In Louisiana, children are being suspended, expelled and pushed out of school which has a direct relationship with children ending up in prison. In 2003 Louisiana passed sweeping reform (Act 1225) that closed our Country’s most notorious juvenile prison and set in motion other reforms that if implemented fully and with fidelity would halt […]